Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: California
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$40.35/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in California is $40.35 per hour. This is 13% higher than the US average of $35.06.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages
Respiratory Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages
$40.35/hour
California
13% higher than the US average.
$35.06/hour
United States
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
- 5x8 hrs
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